RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction's first sale of the new year brings over 1,000 rare and remarkable lots to the auction block! Important historical items include a handwritten letter by Nikola Tesla, commenting on his place amidst Edison and Bell; the first honorary diploma awarded to Albert Einstein; a rare letter from Queen Mary I to her husband's cousin; an oversized autographed Babe Ruth portrait; and an astounding assortment of rare and important stocks, bonds, and financial documents. A special section devoted to Prince includes rare Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in January 2022.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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William Waldorf Astor Document Signed192 - William Waldorf Astor Document Signed
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Rare partly-printed DS, signed “W. W. Astor,” one page, 8 x 6.75, January 28, 1889. Document by
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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William Astor and Moses Taylor Document Signed193 - William Astor and Moses Taylor Document Signed
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DS, one page, 11 x 16.5, January 1, 1870. Document headed "Rent of Morris & Essex Railroad, Six Months' Interest on Stock, at Seven per...
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John Jacob Astor III Autograph Letter Signed194 - John Jacob Astor III Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed on behalf of his father, “Wm. B. Astor per J. J. Astor, Jr., atty,” one page, 4 x 6,
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William B. Astor, Sr. Letter Signed195 - William B. Astor, Sr. Letter Signed
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LS signed “Wm. B. Astor,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 6, 1856. Letter to noted New York b
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David Atchison Signature196 - David Atchison Signature
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Ink signature, "D. R. Atchison, Mo.," on an off-white album page. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of Atchison to an ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jules Bache Document Signed197 - Jules Bache Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “J. S. Bache,” one page, 10.75 x 7, May 5, 1886. Certificate for 100 s
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Jean Sylvain Bailly Letter Signed198 - Jean Sylvain Bailly Letter Signed
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LS in French, signed “Bailly,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, August 24, 1791. Untranslated letter from
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Philip P. Barbour Autograph Letter Signed199 - Philip P. Barbour Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “P. P. Barbour,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 29, 1824. Handwritten letter of reco
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Bertrand Barere de Vieuzac Letter Signed200 - Bertrand Barere de Vieuzac Letter Signed
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LS in French, signed “B. Barere,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, February 23, 1791. Untranslate
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Paul Barras Autograph Endorsement Signed201 - Paul Barras Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Manuscript DS in French, signed “P. Barras,” one page, 8.5 x 13, no date. Petition by "Citoyen C
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